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New Zealand’s East Coast

From $9,920 AUD

Speak to a specialist 1300 720 443

Duration

12 Nights

Type

Small Ship Cruise

Max Group Size

99

AVAILABLE FROM

All year round.

INTERESTS

Wildlife, Culture, History, Natural Beauty.

Explore over 7,000km of New Zealand’s spectacular coastline while experiencing vibrant Maori culture and discovering wildlife species in their natural habitats.

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From Auckland, this voyage takes you to the pastoral wine country of Hawke’s Bay which gives way to the wild coastlines of the South Island, where our journey continues to the deep and quiet fiords of Murihiku – Southland.

Aboard Coral Geographer, experience New Zealand from a different perspective, as free time and the ability to customise your expedition from a choice of experiences in historic cities is contrasted with wilderness experiences guided by our knowledgeable expedition team. By small ship, enjoy access to remote and difficult-to-reach wilderness areas within the Marlborough Sounds and Fiordland, and visit sheltered coves and islands to find fur seals, kakapos, and pods of friendly dolphins.

  • In the Marlborough Sounds, enjoy a New Year’s Eve feast anchored at historic Ship Cove, featuring produce and wine from the Marlborough region.
  • Walkthrough the lush Waimangu Volcanic Valley, the world’s youngest geothermal valley.
  • Stroll through the quiet forests of Ulva Island to spot New Zealand’s iconic birds, including the Stewart Island Weka, South Island Saddleback, Yellow-and Red-crowned Parakeet (Kakariki) and Rifleman (New Zealand’s smallest bird).
  • Experience the vibrant energy and stories of Maori culture, with a Kapa Haka and greeting at Hauiti Marae.
  • Discover the unique character of east coast towns, from the French-influenced Akaroa to Dunedin’s Scottish heritage and Napier’s distinctive art deco character.
  • Taste the renowned wines produced in the Hawke’s Bay and Marlborough regions on our specially curated New Zealand wine list.
  • Encounter many species of endemic birds and marine wildlife, including the Fiordland crested penguin, Yellow-eyed penguin, little penguin and New Zealand fur seal in Southland, the Sperm Whale in Kaikoura, and the dusky dolphin and Hector’s dolphin at Akaroa.
  • Enjoy walks through spectacular scenery in the Marlborough Sounds and the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway
  • Explore four of Fiordland’s most beautiful sounds – the astonishing and rarely visited Dusky and Doubtful Sounds, Thomson Sound, and otherworldly Milford Sound.
  • Observe the wildlife, discover the history, and be immersed in the stillness of unforgettable Southland
Itinerary
DAY 1: AUCKLAND

DAY 2: TAURANGA & WAIMANGU VALLEY

DAY 3: GISBORNE

DAY 4: NAPIER

DAY 5 & 6: MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS

DAY 7: KAIKOURA

DAY 8: AKAROA

DAY 9: DUNEDIN

DAY 10: STEWART & ULVA ISLANDS

DAY 11-12: FIORDLAND: DUSKY, DOUBTFUL & THOMSON SOUNDS

DAY 13: MILFORD SOUND & QUEENSTOWN

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